All articles tagged with #privacy violation
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Verge
A California federal jury ordered Google to pay $425 million for unlawfully collecting user data even after users disabled tracking, covering around 98 million users and 174 million devices, with Google planning to appeal the verdict.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed disgust over the posting of her and other women's photos on a pornographic website, calling for swift identification and punishment of the perpetrators. The platform, Phica, had hosted doctored images of women, including political figures, accompanied by vulgar captions, sparking widespread outrage and police investigation. Meloni emphasized the importance of protecting women's dignity and combating online abuse.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Ars Technica
A federal jury found that Meta illegally collected data from the Flo period and pregnancy app without user consent, violating California privacy laws, with Meta being the only remaining defendant after settling with other companies involved.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
The Tea app, designed for women to share information about men they might date, experienced a data breach exposing 72,000 images including selfies and ID cards, raising concerns about privacy and safety. The breach involved older user data, and the leaked information circulated online, prompting investigations and discussions about platform responsibility and women's safety in digital spaces.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione allege that Aetna mistakenly sent prosecutors 120 pages of confidential medical records after an unlawful subpoena, raising concerns about privacy violations and procedural misconduct in his case involving murder charges. They seek judicial review and remedies for potential legal violations.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
Researchers discovered that Meta's Facebook and Instagram apps secretly collected users' web browsing data on Android devices through covert methods, which Meta claimed to have stopped after the findings were made public.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Daily Mail
Famous journalist Glenn Greenwald denounces the release of private sex tapes on social media, claiming they were leaked by political enemies to advance a political agenda. He states the videos depict consensual behavior and were published without his consent, emphasizing the malicious and criminal nature of the leak. Greenwald receives widespread support from the public, and the incident does not affect his journalistic work.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A former police officer is accused of taking nude images from women's phones during traffic stops, according to U.S. authorities. This misconduct highlights serious privacy violations and abuse of power, prompting legal action against the ex-officer.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Washington
Hidden cameras were discovered in the restrooms of Northside Social café in Falls Church, Virginia. A customer found a pen-like device under a sink, which led to the discovery of another similar device. Police are investigating and seeking potential victims who used the restrooms on May 11 between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. They believe the footage is locally stored and not uploaded online. Tips on spotting hidden cameras include checking unusual objects and common hiding spots.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 5 DC
Two hidden cameras were discovered in the restrooms of Northside Social, a popular restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia. The devices, which contained multiple recordings of restroom users, were found by a customer and handed over to the police. Authorities are investigating and seeking information from anyone who visited the restrooms on May 11, 2024, between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newser
Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against News Group Newspapers, alleging unlawful phone tapping, car bugging, and home invasion, for "an enormous sum of money" to avoid potentially hefty legal fees. The settlement amount was not disclosed, and NGN admitted no liability, stating the settlement was in the financial interest of both parties. Grant, who previously settled a case against Murdoch's News of the World for phone hacking, vowed to use the money to support groups advocating for privacy rights and against media intrusion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Actor Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against The Sun tabloid, alleging unlawful phone tapping, car bugging, and home intrusion, reluctantly accepting "an enormous sum of money" to avoid potentially crippling legal fees even if he won the case. The settlement, whose amount was not disclosed, was made in the financial interest of both parties. Grant, who vowed not to let the settlement be "hush money," plans to direct the money to groups advocating for a free and accountable press. The settlement leaves Prince Harry and others scheduled to go to trial in January.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Actor Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against The Sun tabloid, alleging unlawful phone tapping, car bugging, and home intrusion, receiving "an enormous sum of money" to avoid potentially hefty legal fees. Grant, who previously settled a case against News of the World for phone hacking, stated that he settled reluctantly and would direct the money to groups advocating for a free and accountable press. The settlement comes after Justice Timothy Fancourt rejected NGN's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit, and leaves Prince Harry and 41 others scheduled to go to trial in January.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
AMC Networks has settled a class action lawsuit filed by subscribers who claimed their data was improperly shared while using streaming services such as AMC+, Acorn TV, AllBlk, and Sundance Now. Subscribers who used these services between January 18, 2021, and January 10, 2024, may be eligible for a settlement award. AMC will pay $8.3 million to create a settlement fund and will modify its use of tracking technologies to comply with the Video Privacy Protection Act. Subscribers can check their eligibility and submit a claim by April 9, with the potential for a settlement award of less than $1 per subscriber.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Charles Littlejohn, a former IRS contractor, has been sentenced to five years in prison for leaking tax records of former President Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk to news organizations. The judge described his actions as an attack on constitutional democracy and compared them to recent threats against elected officials. Littlejohn's attorney argued that he acted out of a moral belief that the public had a right to know the information, but the judge emphasized that he had breached the trust placed in him by the government and violated the privacy of thousands of taxpayers.